Vin chaud (hot mulled wine) might be the most-thought-of alcoholic drink this time of year but what if you wanted to do something different? Look no further than fun, refreshing soupe de champagne! This festive punch is a great alternative apéritif for your next holiday party.

Recette de soupe de champagne (Champagne Soup Recipe)
Serving Size: 4 people
- 1 bottle of champagne (if you use sparkling wine, we won't tell!)
- 1/2 cup of lime or lemon juice
- 1/2 cup of triple sec or cointreau
- 1/2 cup of liquid cane sugar (or simple syrup)
Be sure to chill your champagne or sparkling wine in advance. For best results, also chill the salad or punch bowl for serving for about an hour. After chilling, mix ingredients above in the salad or punch bowl and serve immediately. For added fun try different fruit syrups or liqueurs with the champagne and simple syrup, such as peach, raspberry, melon, or orange!

If you still want to make a deliciously classic mulled wine, check out our recipe here. Want to go in a completely different direction? Check out our video on how to make a Ti Punch, a favorite from the French Caribbean.

Natalie Collet
Former Membership Manager
From the Midwest, Natalie is a Francophile at heart. Her interest in French started when studying ballet and the language and culture entranced her through her student years. She became involved with the - Alliance - in the suburbs of Chicago after she spent an unforgettable year teaching English in a French high school near Bordeaux. She is happy to join the team in Boston and work with the members to provide them with unique opportunities, quality programming, and a community through French!